Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

So I researched weighted blankets for months before buying this one. This one was definitely at the top of my list of choices. The thing that really drew me to it was that it included a cover with the blanket. I had been debating whether or not a cover would really matter. It does! The cover is like a pillowcase to keep it clean and the minky one is super soft. I absolutely love the minky cover because it's very comfy and I love the turquoise color I got! I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the texture on the cover! I got the 48X72 15 lb dark gray blanket with aqua/turquoise cover. I'm around 180 lbs and 5' 6" tall and this blanket is pretty much the right size. I wouldn't mind it being a tad bit longer to cover my feet since I like to pull it up over my shoulders. The weight of it is amazing! I wondered if a weighted blanket would help me sleep better. I'm a senior in college and have a lot of anxiety and racing thoughts at night. This blanket actually makes me happier, calmer, and sleep deeper. The heaviness of the blanket mimics a hug and hugs actually release oxytocin into your body creating a bonding or happy effect kind of like serotonin does. I love hugs and I love to be covered with a million blankets. So if you are the type of person who enjoys being swallowed in blankets, this is for you! When I use my blanket on the couch, I feel more relaxed and comfier than I usually do with just a regular blanket. I also use my blanket when I'm going to sleep. It helps calm me down, focuses my racing thoughts, and soothes me to sleep. It's been around 70 degrees F where I live and I'm not hot at all with it on. In fact, my bedroom is cold at night and so I put my bed covers over my weighted blanket if I'm cold. I really enjoy this blanket and it's honestly been one of the only things that has worked to improve my sleep. It is an amazing product and I'm honestly blown away!